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10 Reasons To Visit Powderhorn

1. Powder

2. Views

Powderhorn is nestled into the side of the Grand Mesa, the world’s largest flat-topped mountain. From high alpine forests to the red-rock desert, the views says it all.

3. Value

Lift tickets at Powderhorn are close to one-half of other Colorado resorts. With 1,600 acres and 1,650 vertical feet, who needs high prices?

4. Excellence

The Powderhorn Ski & Ride Center offers lessons, and programs, for all abilities and ages, from age 3 and up. Learn from some of the best PSIA/AASI Pros in Colorado.

5. Challenge

Powderhorn has some of the best glade skiing in Colorado. Find an untracked, untouched stash in our forests.

6. Big Air

Powderhorn continues to expand and improve its terrain parks. Jumps and park features are found across the mountain, with something for every style of rider.

7. No Lift Lines

Shhh…It’s a local secret. You’ll never wait in line more than a few minutes at Powderhorn. Even on a busy weekend, holiday or powder day, the mountain is easy to get around.

8. Warm Beds

From comfortable, modern condos to a simple, basic room, slopeside lodging and discount tickets are available at Powderhorn. For something unique, stay in luxury in nearby Palisade and combine your ski trip with wine tasting.

9. Free Parking

Yes, you read that right: free parking. And it's close in, with no shuttle or long-distance schlep required.

10. Shopping

The Stash and Alpine Trade are in the base lodge and have everything you might need, or simply desire, for your ski day or vacation. Other amenities in the base lodge include the Sunset Grille, full service ski and board rentals and meeting space.